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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1927

Page

4

Old Masters Poem Fragment Reflects On Nature and Wealth

The fragment discusses society's obsession with getting and spending and how it sedates the heart. It contrasts nature with material pursuits and invokes classical sea deities and myth to express longing for deeper sight. The excerpt alludes to Wordsworth and a sonnet framing nature as a counterpoint to modern life.

The Cost of Crossings and the Finch Verdict

In Davidson county a large verdict aims to erase grade crossings to reduce costly accidents. The jury weighed the earnings of the deceased, showing how courts value economic impact after death. The piece argues for grade separation as a safety and cost measure affecting railroads and public roads.

Finch Davidson County Tom Harry

Smoke screen over Mexican propaganda debate in Congress

The piece discusses Representative Gallivan's charges that Mexico has spent two million dollars attacking President Coolidge and U S policy. It notes anti American leaflets from the Mexican consul general in New York and argues the article aims to explain Mexico's position rather than attack the administration. It mentions past incidents and the ongoing dispute over American property rights in Mexico and possible arbitration as the legal resolution.

Gallivan Massachusetts Coolidge New York Llias Mexico Pmiegray

The Strange Case of Mr. Prappas

The Green citizen Mr. Prappas faces immigration scrutiny after returning from Greece to secure naturalization. He first entered illegally as ship crew, then reentered legally via a prolonged residence. Courts may determine his second arrival legal due to his prior residence, while friends advocate for his citizenship prospects.

Prappas America Europe Greece Philadelphia United States Lee

Impartial justice over force in foreign dispute stance

The speaker argues that America should submit facts and law to an impartial jury rather than threaten force in a disputed Mexican government issue. He contends such threats clash with national dignity and political principles and rejects propaganda masking this position.

The Quaking of Japan

A historic quake in Japan causes thousands of deaths and vast property damage. Seismologists warn of potential aftershocks and greater disasters, while the Japanese people endure and resume rebuilding with resilience amid ongoing seismic fears.

Japan Mother Earth

Pioneer women deserve national tribute beyond frontier myths

The piece argues frontier history overlooks women who endured hardship and raised families while men cleared forests and roamed the plains. It notes a policeman’s sacrifice in an urban fire story and praises biographer W. Be Woodward’s plan to write U. S. Grant’s life, predicting a dramatic, human portrayal.

Indiana Ohio Plains Fire Department Grant Woodward Washington

Will Attributed Poem Earns High Pay For Widow

A New York woman earned three thousand dollars per word for a poem her husband wrote as his will. The verse secured premium payment after his death, a reminder that many poets are valued only posthumously. A New England poet’s death by his own hand is noted with the fallacy that spring would be canceled this year.

New York Garret Garblers New England

Government runs on consent, says 11 Duce

11 Duce argues that nearly any form of government can function if the populace supports it, emphasizing the role of public will in political stability and effectiveness.

Woman Speech Battle Sparks Debate Across Town

A remark on women and rhetoric stirs a local discussion about gender roles and public discourse, prompting readers to weigh traditions against modern expectations in community forums.

Modern girls ignore clothes and trifles says era

A reflective note claims modern girls pay little mind to outfits and fashion. It recalls an artist whose wife served as his model, illustrating a past view of gender roles and creativity.

A Statue Contest Highlights The Pioneer Woman

A New York display features sculptures portraying the Pioneer Woman in varying forms from lithe to hagged to motherly. Judges will pick a winning piece, but criticism is likely no matter the choice. The piece aims to honor overlooked pioneer women in American history and the debts owed to them.

New York America Great Plains Quezon Northwest Kentucky Washington

Davidson County Jurors in Finch Case Questioned

The Greensboro News column ponders how a Davidson jury might have ruled in the Finch damages case after Guilford awarded over 140000. The piece defends Davidson juries, noting decades of honest, sound verdicts even when not sharing the majority view, and questions who benefits from mocking local juries.

Davidson County Guilford

Letter to Editor Clarifies Desertion Claim and Greek Navy Myths

The author Nicholas J. Prappas writes to correct misconceptions about desertion stating he did not desert the Greek forces but served on an English merchant ship to reach the United States. He explains passport issues and military reserve status, and thanks readers for support.

Philadelphia Nicholas J. Prappas

Familiar face in court aids six youths in gamb ling case

In municipal court Honorable Thomas J. Gold, High Point Assembly member, defended six youths on gambling charges. He secured acquittals by citing a Supreme Court decision that a pool game is a game of skill, not gambling. Judge Teague noted familiarity with the ruling as the case was dismissed.

Thomas J. Gold High Point General Assembly Gold Supreme Court Lewis Teague

YWCA Industrial Girls Hold Evening Dinner Meeting

A joint dinner and banquet for Industrial and Business Girls clubs of the YWCA will be at the association building on East Commerce Street. Dinner at 6 30 with over sixty attending. Miss Louise Leonard of New York will speak on southern regional industrial work. The meeting will review the Richmond Southern region conference with reports from Miss Mae McLemore and Miss Margaret Readdick representing local clubs.

Young Women’s Christian Association Association East Commerce Street Louise Leonard New York Richmond Y. W. C. A. Workers Miss Leonard

Swain County Poultry Car Pays Farmers Above Local Egg Prices

Bryson City March 11. Seven cents a dozen above local egg prices paid to Swain county farmers at the poultry car door. A profit of two cents per pound was paid for hens.

Bryson City Mar Swain County

Blanche Bates Declares War on Lip Stick in High School

The actress balks at makeup among teenage girls after witnessing students exiting a high school with lips stained carmine and cheeks rouged. She protests to the principal, arguing school hours place children under educator authority and questions board oversight.

Blanche Bates Board of Education Mamas

Shall We Make a Law Against 17

A reader argues against cosmetics used by teenage girls, condemning makeup as a harmful influence on youth and urging action. The writer criticizes mothers for enabling vanity and defends educators from shifting responsibility, asserting mothers often apply or approve cosmetics.

The Life of Christ Synopsis Arranged by Dr Be Gilroy

A brief notice outlines a life of Christ synopsis arranged by Dr William Be Gilroy with sketches by Kroesen. The item names the planners and contributors while signaling a religious reading event or publication.

DR. WM. BE Gilroy D. D Kroesen

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